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The BBC discusses the global surge of Measles and factors leading to the epidemic in Samoa.

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Pennsylvania is getting closer to having its own state-based health insurance exchange.

This move could save approximately $70 million for the state and provide price-cuts in premiums for consumers. 

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StateImpact Pennsylvania/NPR project shows Climate Change in 2018 with a look forward into 2019.

A new report should follow shortly detailing progress and setbacks. 

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Penn Presbyterian launched a Peer Recovery Program last winter with federal funds that is starting to see significant results,

with 7 of 10 emergency department visits with opioid use disorder remaining in treatment for at least 30 days. Other similar efforts have begun to be more commonplace.

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Civil commitment in Pennsylvania requires someone to be in "clear and present danger" to be involuntarily committed.

This inhibits a critical path for mental health treatment. 

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A $10 million dollar program was just announced to clean up Philadlephia.

Philadelphia has always struggled with major upkeep and clean up of the city. This program will also create 300 part-time jobs, and is set to run for at least a year. 

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Governor Wolf approves $26.5 million towards creating healthier, thriving neighborhoods throughout Pennsylvania.

Funds will go through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) with a focus on outcomes assisting individuals in a distressed area or low-income neighborhood. 

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PA is treating more opioid overdoses as homicides. Defense lawyers are learning to fight back.

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  • Climate change cost Pennsylvania taxpayers at least $261 million in 2018.
  • Philly school knew about toxic lead in drinking water but kept parents in the dark.
  • A bill is moving forward to support low-income Philadelphia residents on the verge of eviction with legal council.
  • Yesterday, City Council in Philadelphia passed legislation to create new labor protections for domestic workers, proposing a bill of rights and required contracts.

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